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Monday 28 May 2012
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Custom Hummer
HUMMER revealed the 2008 H2 at the New York Auto Show.
The power train, interior and exterior changes also are included on the
H2 SUT. The ’08 H2 and H2 SUT go on sale later this year.
The
new power train combination consists of a 6.2L all-aluminum small-block
V-8 engine, rated at 393 horsepower (293 kW)* – an increase of about 20
percent over the previous engine – and a Hydra-Mastic 6L80 six-speed
automatic transmission. Performance-optimizing engine technologies, such
as variable valve timing, and the six-speed’s wide gear ratios,
including a “tall” overdrive gear, enable the improved performance and
efficiency over previous models. This hummer have all its original engine qualities but its fully customized with paint work, interiors, and for sure wheels this hummer has big custom alloy rims with chrome plating done on it.
Monday 16 April 2012
Top 10 Hot Rod Cars:
So what is a Hot Rod? Well, it's simple, it's modding a car with a big engine, massive horsepower and torque, and setting it up for some serious speed. Building a drag car for the road!
10. 1929 Ford Model T
When talking about hot rods, you have to mention the Model T. It's one of the best selling cars of all time. As a result, there are loads of old T's around the world that have ended up as true hot rods. There are also plenty of places to buy replicas due to the high price of an original.
9. Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) Rod
The VW Beetle is a car a lot of people wouldn't expect to see in this list. The reason behind it is how readily available these cars are all over the world. For someone outside of America to build a hot rod, it's hard to find the cars let alone the parts. A VW Beetle is cheap, easy to work on and abundant as it's sold more than 22 million around the world. Looks awesome too!
8. 1951 Chevy 3100 Pick Up
Old 50's pick ups work well for hot rods, you can fit a huge engine in them, and the flat bed can be modified to hide some huge rear wheels and diff to help get all that power onto the tarmac. This Chevy features an incredibly sexy front grill and some awesome lines.
7. 1937 Lincoln Zephyr
One of the sexiest "sleds" in the world, the Lincoln Zephyr is truly stunning. There rare and expensive, but what you fork out in cash you'll gain in sheer smiles per miles. Replicas are available, but expect lots of sanding on the fibreglass bodied to get it as smooth as the originals.
6. 1953 Ford F100 Pickup
Another 50's pick up, the Ford F100 is still around today. But for the ultimate hot rod you have to look back over 50 years. Unlike the sexy front end on the Chevy, the Ford has a more squared off and industrial look about it. With the right front add on's or "teeth", you can make an evil street rod.
5. 1933 Willys 77 Coupe
Willy's were always a little adventurous with their styling, and it paid off for them, the Willy's Coupes have a massive following around the world. There easy to maintain, can accommodate a wide range of engines and setups and aren't to expensive to buy an original. Replicas are of course available, with some old Beetle body kits if you can find them.
4. 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
Milner in American graffiti had a (heavily) modified 32 coupe, that car helped to inspire a whole new (and possibly a second) generation of hot rodders. If you want something cool to drive, an Audi TT or Mini Cooper S has nothing on one of these!
3. 1933 Ford Coupe
The model in the picture is one of the Factory Five Racing's 33 Hot Rod kits. All you do is buy the kit, add engine/gearbox, wheels/tyres and paint, oh and a couple hundred hours to build it and you end up with this amazing hot rod. Original 33's are still out there, but this is one of the most cost effective ways to get a hot rod in your garage.
2. 1950 Mercury Hardtop
The second "sled" to enter the list, the 50 Mercury is as stylish and sexy as the Zephyr, but more readily available as more were made. There big cars, with some serious weight in them, but drop a 1000bhp Chevy LS9 in the front and the weight won't matter.
1. 1932 Ford Roadster
If anything is cooler than the 32 Coupe, it's this, the 32 Roadster. Basically a coupe with no roof. There small, light (ish) and with a half decent engine, they will be stunningly quick. Although most Roadsters are for cruising rather than racing, you have to want to get seen to have one of these.
Friday 13 April 2012
VINTAGE CARS
1953 Aston Martin DB2
The Aston Martin DB2 was developed in 1950 as a replacement for the previous Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports car. It featured a larger, dual overhead cam straight 6 engine, and was originally designed as a closed coupe racing car. By 1953, a convertible version of this classic car had also been introduced as well as engine options which provided for additional horsepower. Though the DB2 was only in production for 3 years, it served as a basis for many other Aston Martin vehicles which proved to be very popular both on the racetrack and as a road car.
The Maserati 3500 was created in an attempt to allow the Maserati company to tap into the growing Grand Turismo market, resulting in a classic car that not only had competitive power but was also able to keep up with many of the innovations of the time. When the car was first introduced in 1957, it featured a variety of changes to the design of the initial prototype; by 1962, a number of additional options had been added as standard features. The ’62 Maserati 3500 featured front and rear disc brakes, a limited slip differential, power windows, leather interior seating, and all of the power that one might expect from its six-cylinder engine and four-speed transmission. The 3500 would also serve as the basis for other Maserati products, such as the 3500 GTi (which was introduced as the first Italian production car featuring fuel injection.)
The Tucker was truly an innovation in the world of automotive design, and though the 1948 model was the only model ever produced its effect on the world of automobiles can still be felt to this day. Preston Tucker and Alex Tremulis designed the Tucker as an attempt to break into the automotive industry, and though only a handful of cars were produced the features that were present in those cars were extremely innovative for the time.
It seems that 1969 was a very good year for Chevrolet. In addition to producing a classic powerhouse like the ’69 Corvette Sting Ray, Chevy also released the last model in the first generation of Camaros. The ’69 Camaro SS featured a sporty look that still was obviously aggressive (thanks to a new sheet metal body, deep-set headlights, a redesigned grill, and a variety of other design changes.) Chevrolet allowed for some changes in their ordering process for this model year as well, which let dealers order Camaros with engines over the usual limit of 400 cc (6.6 L)… this resulted in Camaros featuring 427 engines, and helped to establish the Camaro’s reputation as a powerful machine that refused to back down.
Next we have a car that needs no introduction… from its instantly recognizable body shape to the iconic crossed-flags emblem, it’s hard to imagine any listing of the greatest vintage cars of all time that doesn’t include some version of the Corvette. One of the cars that defined American muscle in the 60’s, Chevrolet’s Corvette Sting Ray coupe is quite possibly one of the most famous cars ever produced. Corvettes have appeared as centerpieces for countless movies, and ever since production started on this classic line they’ve been seen as a definition of simplicity and style.
The 1969 Corvette Sting Ray saw the peak of Corvette cool, before automotive styles began to change and the Corvette shifted to the changes it would feature in the 70’s and 80’s. The ’69 Stingray featured a split rear suspension, disc brakes, a “big block” engine, side exhaust pipes, the classic split rear window of the Sting Ray, and a variety of other features that make it remain a highly desired car even to this day.
1962 Maserati 3500
The Maserati 3500 was created in an attempt to allow the Maserati company to tap into the growing Grand Turismo market, resulting in a classic car that not only had competitive power but was also able to keep up with many of the innovations of the time. When the car was first introduced in 1957, it featured a variety of changes to the design of the initial prototype; by 1962, a number of additional options had been added as standard features. The ’62 Maserati 3500 featured front and rear disc brakes, a limited slip differential, power windows, leather interior seating, and all of the power that one might expect from its six-cylinder engine and four-speed transmission. The 3500 would also serve as the basis for other Maserati products, such as the 3500 GTi (which was introduced as the first Italian production car featuring fuel injection.)
1948 Tucker
1969 Camaro SS
It seems that 1969 was a very good year for Chevrolet. In addition to producing a classic powerhouse like the ’69 Corvette Sting Ray, Chevy also released the last model in the first generation of Camaros. The ’69 Camaro SS featured a sporty look that still was obviously aggressive (thanks to a new sheet metal body, deep-set headlights, a redesigned grill, and a variety of other design changes.) Chevrolet allowed for some changes in their ordering process for this model year as well, which let dealers order Camaros with engines over the usual limit of 400 cc (6.6 L)… this resulted in Camaros featuring 427 engines, and helped to establish the Camaro’s reputation as a powerful machine that refused to back down.
1967 Ford Mustang
When looking at American muscle cars like the ’69 Sting Ray, you can’t overlook the Mustang from the Ford Motor Company. Even today, filmmakers and producers look to the Mustangs of the 60’s when they want a vehicle that conveys pure power and indomitable force… and nothing does this better than the 1967 Mustang. It was in ’67 that the Mustang received its first real increases in length and height, and it was given a wider body frame which allowed for the inclusion on a “big block” engine to give this beast plenty of horsepower. This was combined with a variety of extra vintage car parts giving features such as power disc brakes, a tilt steering wheel, and the innovative FMX transmission which allowed for fully automatic shifting in addition to manual shifting.
1969 Corvette Sting Ray
Next we have a car that needs no introduction… from its instantly recognizable body shape to the iconic crossed-flags emblem, it’s hard to imagine any listing of the greatest vintage cars of all time that doesn’t include some version of the Corvette. One of the cars that defined American muscle in the 60’s, Chevrolet’s Corvette Sting Ray coupe is quite possibly one of the most famous cars ever produced. Corvettes have appeared as centerpieces for countless movies, and ever since production started on this classic line they’ve been seen as a definition of simplicity and style.
The 1969 Corvette Sting Ray saw the peak of Corvette cool, before automotive styles began to change and the Corvette shifted to the changes it would feature in the 70’s and 80’s. The ’69 Stingray featured a split rear suspension, disc brakes, a “big block” engine, side exhaust pipes, the classic split rear window of the Sting Ray, and a variety of other features that make it remain a highly desired car even to this day.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Top 10 Most Extreme Custom Cars
The top 10 Extreme Custom Cars from SEMA :
It's hard to believe that under all that under all the graphics and performance parts this used to be classic small block Chevy. The heart of this mighty machine is a 400 cubic inch twin turbo V8. When fully spooled, it makes...2200 horsepower. (Let that sink in for a few seconds). The engine bay had to be extended and hood modified to house the new power-plant. According to Rod Saboury, the owner, it's the fastest street-legal car in the world. And it still has factory roll-up headlights and cup-holders.
This picture is worth more than 1000 words. This amazing work of art was designed by the Blastolene Brothers ( Michael Leeds and Randy Grubb), the same masterminds behind Jay Leno's "Tank Car." It sits at 19.5 feet long and 94 inches wide. One look at the size of the hood and the number of tubes on the headers should give you a slight hint to the 702ci V12 that's hiding underneath. Everything sits on a custom made frame. Toss in the leather interior and custom made trimmings and you have the hottest car on the road.
All the way from Australia comes a custom 1950 Mercury. This blue beauty has seen over 175 body modifications to get where it is today, one of which chopped off 4 inches of headroom. Adding to the already outstanding combination is a 6.8 liter supercharged V10. That potent power-plant drives the 1950 Merc to the front of the line when it comes to custom hot rods.
Ah the forgotten days of racing. This concept from Pontiac looks like a modern version of the 1930's style race cars and it's built like one too. It comes from the factory with a 4 point racing harness, no windshield and a built in roll bar. Don't plan on taking your date out in this either, there's no passenger seat. Holding it to the road is a set of 19" wheels wrapped in Hoosier Racing Tires. Good thing too because the Turbo 2.0 liter Ecotec lays down close to 300 horsepower.
This new Mercedes is extreme in a whole new way. It was extremely time consuming to build. Even though SEMA wasn't the first time the public saw this SL 600, it still got a ton of attention. How could you miss is with over 300,00 Swarovski crystals covering the exterior. Even the interior got some crystal accents. At least you will never lose your car at night anymore.
An '88 Caprice on 30 inch Asanti wheels, enough said. All of the suspension components are either chromed of painted to match the House of Kolor Violet Kandy body coat. The interior is made of white leather and purple suede. Under the hood is a 400 cubic inch small block fitted with a Wieland Supercharger and fed by a pair of Holly Dominators.
Extreme Audio is the name of this game. Alpine’s Advanced Application R&D team is unbeatable when it comes to innovation and installation of the newest audio goodies. This year they chose the R500 to show-off their latest Signal Processing Technology. The R500 was also an accomplishment for the engineers who installed everything. The doors were turned to suicide and attached to the front seats. Even more amazing is the front seats swivel to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier. Resting in the truck is a motorized rack holding 6 of Alpines PDX amplifiers that rotates out for display purposes.
Not the first car you think of when it comes to extreme modification, but obviously it works. The front doors gained a few inches and the rear doors were molded into the body. The handles and mirros were shaved to make a sleeker look. The graphics were done by OG Abel and the colors came from Kolor Kings in California. The interior is custom made fiberglass and hand-stitched seats all topped off with a sound system from Pioneer Audio.
What makes this extreme? How 'bout a 500 horsepower LSX-427 V8? A new release from Pontiac, the G8 will be taking the place of the GTO. This custom came from the mind of rapper 50-cent. Some notable additions to the G8 were red leather inserts to the solid black seats and a grade A 800-watt sound system from JBL. The G8 will be available to buy in early 2008.
Last but not least came the "not-minivan" from Ford. The exterior is rather plain with a different color roof that screams Mini-Cooper and a shape comparable to the Scion Xb. The interior is what makes the Flex so unique. Ford decided a refrigerator was in order for the new Flex along with 2nd row roof rests and a massive sunroof. The ambient lighting on the inside can also be programed to fit the occasion. Another interesting fact is the 2009 Flex will be the first production vehicle to use the capless fuel filling system. Not only does it reduce emissions but it will also keep you driving away with your gas cap off and fuel door open.
Custom Car 1. 1963 Corvette
It's hard to believe that under all that under all the graphics and performance parts this used to be classic small block Chevy. The heart of this mighty machine is a 400 cubic inch twin turbo V8. When fully spooled, it makes...2200 horsepower. (Let that sink in for a few seconds). The engine bay had to be extended and hood modified to house the new power-plant. According to Rod Saboury, the owner, it's the fastest street-legal car in the world. And it still has factory roll-up headlights and cup-holders.
Custom Car 2. Blastolene B-702
This picture is worth more than 1000 words. This amazing work of art was designed by the Blastolene Brothers ( Michael Leeds and Randy Grubb), the same masterminds behind Jay Leno's "Tank Car." It sits at 19.5 feet long and 94 inches wide. One look at the size of the hood and the number of tubes on the headers should give you a slight hint to the 702ci V12 that's hiding underneath. Everything sits on a custom made frame. Toss in the leather interior and custom made trimmings and you have the hottest car on the road.
Custom Car 3. 1950 "Mercules"
All the way from Australia comes a custom 1950 Mercury. This blue beauty has seen over 175 body modifications to get where it is today, one of which chopped off 4 inches of headroom. Adding to the already outstanding combination is a 6.8 liter supercharged V10. That potent power-plant drives the 1950 Merc to the front of the line when it comes to custom hot rods.
Custom Car 4. Pontiac Solstice SD-290
Ah the forgotten days of racing. This concept from Pontiac looks like a modern version of the 1930's style race cars and it's built like one too. It comes from the factory with a 4 point racing harness, no windshield and a built in roll bar. Don't plan on taking your date out in this either, there's no passenger seat. Holding it to the road is a set of 19" wheels wrapped in Hoosier Racing Tires. Good thing too because the Turbo 2.0 liter Ecotec lays down close to 300 horsepower.
Custom Car 5. Mercedes SL 600
This new Mercedes is extreme in a whole new way. It was extremely time consuming to build. Even though SEMA wasn't the first time the public saw this SL 600, it still got a ton of attention. How could you miss is with over 300,00 Swarovski crystals covering the exterior. Even the interior got some crystal accents. At least you will never lose your car at night anymore.
Custom Car 6. 1988 Caprice
An '88 Caprice on 30 inch Asanti wheels, enough said. All of the suspension components are either chromed of painted to match the House of Kolor Violet Kandy body coat. The interior is made of white leather and purple suede. Under the hood is a 400 cubic inch small block fitted with a Wieland Supercharger and fed by a pair of Holly Dominators.
Custom Car 7. Mercedes R500
Extreme Audio is the name of this game. Alpine’s Advanced Application R&D team is unbeatable when it comes to innovation and installation of the newest audio goodies. This year they chose the R500 to show-off their latest Signal Processing Technology. The R500 was also an accomplishment for the engineers who installed everything. The doors were turned to suicide and attached to the front seats. Even more amazing is the front seats swivel to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier. Resting in the truck is a motorized rack holding 6 of Alpines PDX amplifiers that rotates out for display purposes.
Custom Car 8. Toyota Camry.....?
Not the first car you think of when it comes to extreme modification, but obviously it works. The front doors gained a few inches and the rear doors were molded into the body. The handles and mirros were shaved to make a sleeker look. The graphics were done by OG Abel and the colors came from Kolor Kings in California. The interior is custom made fiberglass and hand-stitched seats all topped off with a sound system from Pioneer Audio.
Custom Car 9. Pontiac G8
What makes this extreme? How 'bout a 500 horsepower LSX-427 V8? A new release from Pontiac, the G8 will be taking the place of the GTO. This custom came from the mind of rapper 50-cent. Some notable additions to the G8 were red leather inserts to the solid black seats and a grade A 800-watt sound system from JBL. The G8 will be available to buy in early 2008.
Custom Car 10. 2009 Ford Flex
Last but not least came the "not-minivan" from Ford. The exterior is rather plain with a different color roof that screams Mini-Cooper and a shape comparable to the Scion Xb. The interior is what makes the Flex so unique. Ford decided a refrigerator was in order for the new Flex along with 2nd row roof rests and a massive sunroof. The ambient lighting on the inside can also be programed to fit the occasion. Another interesting fact is the 2009 Flex will be the first production vehicle to use the capless fuel filling system. Not only does it reduce emissions but it will also keep you driving away with your gas cap off and fuel door open.
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